Wesley Goodwin
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector with 10 years of experience in aviation maintenance and compliance at United Aviate Academy. Conducted thorough inspections and audits, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations. Seeking to leverage expertise in aircraft inspection and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational excellence and regulatory compliance within a leading aviation company.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
United Aviate Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Perform inspections, both in progress and final inspections on fleet aircraft and airworthiness determinations while working alongside leadership and technicians in a part 145 repair station.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of aircraft logbook entries to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards prior to aircraft release.
- Assisted technicians in troubleshooting problems with aircraft systems.
- Prepared and reviewed aircraft logbook entries for compliance and correctness.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of aircraft logbook entries, confirming compliance with regulatory and company standards prior to aircraft release.
- Assist technicians with troubleshooting problems with aircraft systems.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United Aviate Academy
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained aircraft training fleet per maintenance manuals and FAA regulations to ensure safety and compliance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft fleet, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational readiness.
- Processed work orders for maintenance tasks.
- Conducted training sessions for new technicians on equipment and procedures.
- Perform detailed inspections on all aircraft.
- Complete work orders.
- Training of new technicians.
- Diagnose complex mechanical and avionics issues on training aircraft, leveraging technical manuals and diagnostic equipment to restore full operational readiness and support uninterrupted training schedules.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Lufthansa Aviation Training
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft fleet.
- Perform annual inspections on aircraft fleet.
- Completed work orders efficiently to ensure timely maintenance.
- Trained new technicians on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed annual inspections on aircraft fleet to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
- Complete work orders.
- Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Jet Logistics
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft fleet.
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft fleet, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Inspected aircraft systems and components to ensure compliance with safety standards, identifying and addressing potential discrepancies to uphold operational reliability.
- Maintained medical transport aircraft in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals and FAA regulations.
- Experience with Lear 35 series, Lear 36 series, Hawker 800 series, and King Air aircraft.
- Inspected aircraft systems and components for compliance with safety standards, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain operational reliability.
- Recorded maintenance actions and repairs in aviation maintenance tracking systems, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Plane Techs/Aersale
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Executed scheduled maintenance per aircraft maintenance manuals and FAA regulations, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Acquired hands-on experience with Boeing 737, Airbus A319, and A320 aircraft during maintenance operations.
- Serviced hydraulic systems and landing gear to maintain operational readiness and performance.
- Conducted maintenance on CFM-56 powerplants, supporting reliability and efficiency of aircraft operations.
- Experience with Boeing 737, Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft.
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Honeywell/PDS Tech
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical issues in turbine engines, leveraging technical manuals and instrumentation data to ensure optimal operational performance and regulatory compliance.
- Staged and installed engines in test cells to facilitate performance testing.
- Staged and installed engines into test cells.
- Delivered engines to test cells for performance assessment.
- Monitored engine parameters during run-ups to verify compliance with operational standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
Surprise01-2015
Certificate - Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant
West-MEC
Glendale, AZ01-2015
Skills
- Quality control tools
- Regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of FAA Regulations
- Aircraft maintenance manuals
- Troubleshooting
- Non Destructive Testing
- Aviation software tools
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Safety management systems
- Effective communication
- Active Listening and Collaboration
Certification
- Manufacturer Certification, Grob Aircraft
- Manufacturer Certification, Diamond Aircraft
- Manufacturer Certification, Cirrus Aircraft
- 2019, Concorde Batteries Fundamental aircraft Battery training.
- 2018, Certified to perform maintenance on aircraft air conditioning systems, MACS Certification Mobile Air Climate 609 Certification, Lufthansa Aviation
- Airframe and Powerplant Certificate #3888756, West MEC
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
United Aviate Academy
01.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United Aviate Academy
09.2022 - 01.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Jet Logistics
09.2021 - 06.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Lufthansa Aviation Training
10.2017 - 09.2022
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Plane Techs/Aersale
05.2017 - 10.2017
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Honeywell/PDS Tech
07.2016 - 05.2017
Certificate - Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant
West-MEC
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School